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US EV Infrastructure Grows 9% in First Quarter
According to the U.S. Department of Energy, public charging stations in America increased from 5,200 on December 18, 2012 to 5,678 on March 22, 2013.
Obama Calls for 75 Percent Boost in EV Research
President Barack Obama called for a 75 percent boost to the U.S. Department of Energy’s research budget today.
BMW X1 EV Spied, Could Preview First i Series Crossover
An electric version of BMW’s compact X1 crossover was just spied testing, although plans for the car aren’t clear.
Next Tesla Roadster to Push Envelope: Brand Boss Says
The Tesla Roadster is still one of the most interesting electric cars in the world, but brand executive George Blankenship says the next car will “push the envelope beyond what anybody else is doing.”
Detroit Electric SP:01 Looks Like a Reborn Tesla Roadster
Unveiling its first new vehicle in over 70 years, the resurrected Detroit Electric car company debuted the SP:01 in the motor city last night.
Top 10 Most Fuel Efficient Luxury Cars
Who is to say that luxury car buyers aren’t affected by high gas prices? If you want to drive in comfort, style, and have the latest high tech goodies in a car, you shouldn’t have to pay more at the pump for it. Here are our picks for the top 10 most fuel friendly luxury…
Fiat 500e Purchase Comes With Gas Car Alternative
Fiat finally unveiled its electric car during last year’s L.A. Auto Show and when it goes on sale in California this summer it will come with a free alternative vehicle.
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV, i EV Production Halted Due to Battery Issues
Mitsubishi has halted production on its Outlander Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle and i electric car models after a lithium-ion battery melted at a dealership and another caught fire in an assembly plant.
Tesla Model S Named 2013 World Green Car of the Year
Luxurious, powerful and laden with cool technology, the Tesla Model S adds yet another accolade to its crowded mantel today by winning the World Green Car of the Year Award at during the New York Auto Show.
Tesla Stock Rises After Elon Musk Teases ‘Exciting Announcement’
Elon Musk and Tesla have been making headlines the last couple of months, from dealing with The New York Times to promising an affordable electric car within five years.
BMW 3 Series Rival “3 to 4 Years Away” Says Tesla CEO Elon Musk
According to comments made by Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Twitter, a “low cost, compelling electric car” is “3 to 4 years away” from being a reality.
80 Percent Cut to Fuel Use, Emissions Possible by 2050: Report
A report from the National Research Council states that the U.S. could reduce fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 80 percent by 2050 in cars and trucks.
Electric Car Makers Worry About Driving Noise Mandate
Electric cars… Are they a silent killer? Lawmakers worry that they might be, but the solution has some automakers up in arms.
Detroit Electric Teases All-Electric Two-Seat Sports Car
Detroit Electric is back and promising to launch an all-electric sports car next month.
Geely Won’t Make Final Bid for Fisker Due to DOE Obligations
China’s Geely was expected to finalize the sale of Fisker by mid-March, but the Chinese firm will no longer bid for a majority stake in the troubled American electric automaker.
Chevy Volt, Cadillac ELR May Get 3-Cylinder Engine
As automakers continue to strive towards improving fuel economy across its lineup, General Motors is considering a smaller, lighter-weight three-cylinder engine for its Chevrolet Volt and Cadillac ELR models.
BMW Partners With Now! Innovations to Deliver the Future of Parking
BMW has announced that its new i brand of eco-machines has signed an agreement with Now! Innovations to provide what can only be called, “the future of parking.”
Volkswagen E-Up! Debuts with 93-Mile Range, 81 HP
The Volkswagen e-up! has gone from concept to production vehicle, with the first all-electric VW making its debut.
Henrik Fisker Quits Company that Bears His Name
Henrik Fisker, founder and Executive Chairman of Fisker Automotive, has resigned his position at the struggling automaker the bears his name.
Toyota Planning EV Battery With Four Times More Power
The batteries in electric vehicles are one of the biggest reason for range anxiety, but new technology from Toyota could put those fears out of mind, providing three, four or even five times more power than current lithium ion batteries.
Chevy Volt Tops Prius Plug-in, Nissan Leaf in Green Car Sales Race
Despite a rocky start, sales of the Chevrolet Volt rose to 30,090 units in 2012, making it the top selling plug-in vehicle on the market.
260-MPG XL1 Just the First of Many New VW Plug-in Hybrids
With just 250 being made and a rumored six-figure price, Volkswagen’s new 261 MPG plug-in hybrid may sound like a science project, but the German automaker insists it’s a halo model that will usher in an era of plug-in hybrids.
Tesla vs The New York Times, Round 5
Tesla CEO Elon Musk may have published his “final word” on The New York Times’ review of his company’s Model S electric car, but apparently the finality of his remarks only apply to the written word, as he elaborated on his feelings during a keynote address at the South by Southwest Conference (SXSW) in Texas.
Tesla Model X Delayed
As Tesla hopes to repay its DOE loan five years ahead of schedule, the American electric automaker will be delaying production on the Model X for at least a year.
